WR 105 Writing for Scholarships

Schedule of Readings and Assignments

Students in WR 105 will be required to complete essay writing (2 drafts per essay), in-class writing and participation in class discussions. It is assumed that you will complete all assigned readings of the text.

All activities should be completed and submitted before or on the due date. Remember to check for spelling and grammar, as these will effect your grade.  Students may earn extra credit by revising assignments.  See Grading Criteria for more information.

Weekly Topic Assigned Reading Assignments In-Class Activities
Week1 Course Intro, Essay Checklist, Thesis Statement - - Group - Who Am I?
Week 2 P.A.T., Brainstorming, Outlining McBride pp. 57-62, 89-98, QEG Writing Essays - In-class #1
Week 3 Theme, Style QEG Writing for Scholarships,
Writing a Personal Statement (HSF)		 Personal Statement Essay - Draft -
Week 4 Diction and Appeals, Thesis Problems, Debatable Supports QEG Common Grammar Problems OSAC Essay - Draft -
Week 5 Grammar Review, Paragraphing, Punctuation QEG Punctuation, Reading Essays Personal Statement Essay - Final -
Week 6 Proofreading, Revising and Editing QEG Proofreading OSAC Essay - Final -
Week 7 Letters QEG Business Letters Personal Choice Essay - Draft -
Week 8 Resumes Resume Guidelines and Samples,
Resumes for Scholarships		 - -
Week 9 Interviewing Interviewing - In-class #2
Week 10 "The Hook" and other Secrets Student Portfolios, Scholarship
Portfolio Requirements (Samples)		 Personal Choice Essay - Final -
Week 11 No Class! No Reading! Revisions by Wednesday! No Problem!

Essay Homework:

Format: Formal essays should be submitted in proper essay form.   Essays should be word processed, using standard size font and spacing (double or 1 1/2 spaced).  Spelling, grammar and punctuation will affect your grade.  Please submit assignments on or before the due date in-person or via e-mail.  Students will be asked to submit multiple copies for group review.

Topics: Topics will be assigned by the instructor and will correspond to the linked course, CG 105, activities.

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